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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975,086.70, 1,462,046.85 and 502,694.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975,086.70, 1,462,046.85 and 502,694.70 is: 753,741.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975,086.70 : 1,462,046.85 = 502,694.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975,086.70/1,462,046.85 = 502,694.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975,086.70x = 1,462,046.85 × 502,694.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975,086.70x = 734,963,202,646.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,963,202,646.70/975,086.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753,741.39

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